Building Craftsperson - Joiner

Sodexo Group; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform Provided

Blue Light Card

Sodexo Benefits

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Building Craftsperson - Joiner at Royal Stoke Hospital in Stoke-on-Trent. This 40-hour week runs 08:00–16:00 with a rate of £16.95 per hour, joining a team that keeps hospital estates running smoothly.

You will carry out planned preventative maintenance on building fabric, inspect fire doors, undertake minor joinery, and record work in CAFM systems, while maintaining health and safety standards and supporting clinical and non-clinical environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance or engineering environments preferred.
• Ideally supported by a recognised apprenticeship or trade qualification.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and RAMS best practices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on building fabric (doors, windows, walls, floors, ceilings).
• Inspect, maintain and repair fire doors and passive fire protection systems.
• Respond to reactive maintenance, repairing walls, ceilings, floors, fixtures and fittings.
• Undertake minor construction and joinery projects (shelves, cupboards, locks, security equipment).
• Maintain and repair ironmongery, door closers, locks, access control systems.
• Work safely in line with health and safety procedures, including risk assessments and PPE.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Health & safety awareness

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Education

Recognised apprenticeship/NVQ Level 2/3

Tools

Joinery tools

Job description

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Healthy outcomes start with positive patientexperiences.

• 40 Hours a Week / Any 5 days out of 7 / 08:00 - 16:00
• £16.95 per hour
• Uniform Provided / Access to Blue Light Card / Sodexo Benefits
• 20 Days Holiday per year + Bank Holidays

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Job Introduction

Healthy outcomes start with positive patientexperiences.

As Building Craftsperson - Joiner at Sodexo, we’re looking for someone who keeps things running smoothly—the one who knows how to solve problems, offer expert advice, and ensure the hospital estate operates at its best. As a FacilitiesSpecialist at Royal Stoke Hospital, you'll be the go-to expert for technical support and maintenance across equipment, building systems, and utility services.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. Youbelong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What You’ll Do:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on building fabric, including doors, windows, walls, floors and ceilings.
• Inspect, maintain and repair fire doors and passive fire protection systems, ensuring compliance with relevant safety standards.
• Respond to reactive maintenance issues, completing repairs to walls, ceilings, flooring, fixtures and fittings.
• Undertake minor construction and joinery projects, including the installation of shelves, cupboards, locks and security equipment.
• Maintain and repair ironmongery, door closers, locks, access control systems and other building components.
• Work safely and in line with health and safety procedures, including risk assessments, PPE requirements and working at height regulations.
• Support clinical and non-clinical environments by installing and adapting fixtures, fittings and specialist equipment as required.
• Accurately record completed work using CAFM systems, while working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver maintenance activities within agreed timescales.

What You Bring:

• Professional, reliable and conscientious with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Confident, self-motivated individual with the ability to assess situations and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills, using a logical approach to diagnose and resolve issues effectively.
• Able to work calmly under pressure, prioritising urgent tasks and responding appropriately to operational needs.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation, safe systems of work, risk assessments and method statements (RAMS).
• Strong communication, interpersonal and report-writing skills, with a good level of computer literacy.
• Relevant maintenance or engineering experience, ideally supported by a recognised apprenticeship, NVQ Level 2/3, or equivalent trade qualification.
• Desirable experience and certifications include PASMA, IPAF, Fire Door Inspection/Maintenance, fire compartmentation and passive fire protection, with experience working in healthcare or other occupied environments.

What we offer:

Working at Sodexo isn’t just a job — it’s a chance tomake a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act withpurpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range ofbenefits to support you and your loved ones:

• Mental health and wellbeing resources
• Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)
• Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
• Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
• Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
• Retirement savings plan and life insurance
• Full training and protective uniform provided.
• Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.
• Cycle to Work scheme & volunteering opportunities.
• Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
• Competitive pay

We may close this advert early if wereceive a high number of applications — so don’t wait!

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every dayfor everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services thatimprove the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food andFM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services .

We are committed tobeingan inclusive employer. Weare a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from peoplewith a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities . We encourage our employees to get involved with ourEmployee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, SodexoDisability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed tochanging attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have thechance to fulfil their aspirations . We run a DisabilityConfident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet theminimum selection criteria for the job .

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together,Generations and Origins.